Be the leader who ensures no child is left behind
Oasis Academy Hadley is seeking a talented, values-driven Assistant Principal to join our Academy Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional all-through academy (ages 2–19).
Our values truly come out in all we do - we are one school and one community, all with a shared commitment to high expectations and inclusive excellence.
At Hadley, children and young people learn well and make strong progress in a safe, caring environment. We champion the gifts and talents of every individual, building confident, aspirational learners with a well-rounded academic and cultural education.
About the role
As Assistant Principal, you will be a key member of the Academy Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership for whole-academy priorities and helping to secure the highest standards of education, teaching, learning and outcomes across both phases of the academy.
This role is not phase-specific and we welcome leaders who are Primary or Secondary trained, but please be aware it is likely the successful candidate will have a focus on Secondary.
Our priority is that the successful candidate has a proven track record of improving outcomes, strengthening curriculum and pedagogy, and building leadership capacity through collaboration, coaching and high-quality professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting ambitious expectations and stretching targets that contribute significantly to academy improvement
- Using assessment and performance data to evaluate progress, identify underperformance and implement impactful interventions
- Raising the quality of teaching and learning through monitoring, coaching, mentoring and evidence-informed practice
- Leading change effectively and contributing to the Academy Improvement Plan, self-evaluation and whole-school development
- Line managing and developing staff, promoting a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Promoting high standards of behaviour, personal development and wellbeing for all students
- Building strong partnerships with the wider community
What we’re looking for
- Successful teaching track record with evidence of strong practice
- Leadership experience in a school/academy and a proven impact on raising achievement
- Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and confident use of assessment to drive improvement
- Ability to motivate, challenge and support staff and students; excellent communication and teamwork
- A reflective, resilient leader with a clear commitment to safeguarding and the Oasis ethos
Why join Oasis Academy Hadley?
You’ll benefit from:
- Clear career progression across a large, established trust, with a wealth of development opportunities up for grabs
- Access to accredited and bespoke development programmes, including the full NPQ suite (in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching)
- Trust-wide curriculum resources designed to support great teaching and reduce workload
- Strong networks to share best practice across the trust (including regional collaboration and wider development opportunities)
How to apply
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.
Please submit an application online by clicking ‘Fast Apply’.
Closing date: 23:59 17 May
Interviews: 21 May
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Hadley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.
